The pitch looked ok for February to be fair and the number of injuries and the suspension is thinning out our squad. No ones to blame apart from the dirty bastards crocking our players.
Quite there is only so much they can do when it pisses it down so much most days.What did he actually say about the pitch?
Doesn't look too bad but obviously that's not much of an indiction of how it plays. We have had a ridiculous amount of rain recently which can't help with maintenance
What was the squad size jab
TBF we have only got a couple of injuries and we're putting young kids on the bench
The pitch is clearly not up to expectations for whatever reason, though it doesn't look bad it is quite bobbly
Im not surprised, hes right about both. If he doesnt moan about it nothing will get done. Our squad is very thin to be challening for the top 6.was fuming yesterday about the state of the pitch and also a dig about our squad size
Not sure who these were aimed at, bud seemed very upset by both
Robins has had a couple of digs over the last couple of weeks. Firstly, not getting Mason-Clark, and that leaving us short. Our squad quality and number has improved this season, but if we lost MVE and Sakamoto for any length of time, we would struggle. Probably why Robins was desperate to get a wide forward in. Otherwise we are relying on Palmer, Tavares and Simms to cover the wide roles if we lose Saka. Perhaps not enough work has been done on the pitch recently...It has looked great all season before Sunday.
How many Championship teams wouldn't have an issue if they had 4 or 5 key players out? Managers always want a bigger squad but not sure we're much worse off than those without parachute paymentsthe reporter commented that the bench was looking good with options - he basically disagreed, and said lucky we only have 2 injuries and a suspension
A couple more and we are in big trouble
He is right - in fact take either Hadji or O hare out now for a while, and that could be season over - especially whilst sheaf is still out
Looks dreadful. Surely the issue is down to how it's maintained as the Company that made/installed the pitch also did Leicester and Spurs plus many others and those two for example look great in comparison.The grounds team have been working overtime apparently and have been struggling.
Hence why the stadium lamps are on all night.
This is an aerial shot on the pitch two weeks ago.
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It’s not 4 or 5 players though, it’s 2. We look significantly weaker as soon as 2 of Wright, Saka, O’Hare or Palmer are out.How many Championship teams wouldn't have an issue if they had 4 or 5 key players out? Managers always want a bigger squad but not sure we're much worse off than those without parachute payments
It’s not 4 or 5 players though, it’s 2. We look significantly weaker as soon as 2 of Wright, Saka, O’Hare or Palmer are out.
My maths isn't brilliant but 2 injuries, 1 suspension and a couple more does not equal 2. Pretty much any team will look weaker if you take out two or more key players.said lucky we only have 2 injuries and a suspension a couple more and we are in big trouble
Yeah if you add Sheaf, Allen and Kitching to the mix that means the Tavares and the 2 U21 kids don't make the benchMy maths isn't brilliant but 2 injuries, 1 suspension and a couple more does not equal 2. Pretty much any team will look weaker if you take out two or more key players.
Just the usual expectation management from Robins.
No but the problem is those 4.My maths isn't brilliant but 2 injuries, 1 suspension and a couple more does not equal 2. Pretty much any team will look weaker if you take out two or more key players.
Just the usual expectation management from Robins.
Considering they spent a lot of money on that pitch, I'm surprised it isn't as good as expected. Isn't it the same pitch as Bristol City? I'm wondering what the pitch is like there. They should upgrade the pitch In the summer with the money they get Vic.Hmmm not sure I agree, I think the pitch has quite obviously been deteriorating since January.
I'd imagine the frustration is we have paid top money for this hybrid pitch. It's strange as Ryton still looks in good nick on the pictures, and it's the same company.
Considering they spent a lot of money on that pitch, I'm surprised it isn't as good as expected. Isn't it the same pitch as Bristol City? I'm wondering what the pitch is like there. They should upgrade the pitch In the summer with the money they get Vic.
He’s trying to lower fans expectations, we are playing really well again but we are potentially a couple of injuries away from a mini crisis .In his post match interview I wonder whether Robins was hinting at the fact we might still look at out of contract players on short term deals ?? @Saddlebrains any insights ?
If not it makes Robins comments a little strange as there is little to be gained in complaining your squad isn’t strong enough if you can’t do anything about it !
But so are most teams in any league !He’s trying to lower fans expectations, we are playing really well again but we are potentially a couple of injuries away from a mini crisis .
Didn’t say they weren’tBut so are most teams in any league !
In his post match interview I wonder whether Robins was hinting at the fact we might still look at out of contract players on short term deals ?? @Saddlebrains any insights ?
If not it makes Robins comments a little strange as there is little to be gained in complaining your squad isn’t strong enough if you can’t do anything about it !
Not a very smart move then.Nope he wont touch anyone like that mate. Letting Doug know that what he requests in the summer he better get
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